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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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